Topics

Land use controls and regulations (Salesperson 5%; Broker 5%)

A. Government rights in land

1. Property taxes and special assessments

2. Eminent domain, condemnation, escheat

B. Government controls

1. Zoning and master plans

2. Building codes

3. Regulation of special land types

a) Flood zones

b) Wet lands

4. Regulation of environmental hazards

a) Types of hazards

b) Abatement and mitigation

c) Restrictions on contaminated property

C. Private controls

1. Deed conditions or restrictions

2. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs)

3. Homeowners association regulations